Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) & California Interpreters

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) is recognized by the State of California's Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) as an approved credentialing and certification organization. CCHI is committed to work with California interpreters to accelerate the credentialing and certification process.

Further information about CCHI’s certifications can be found here: https://cchicertification.org/certifications/eligibility/.

Inquiries about CCHI’s application process can be made here: apply@cchicertification.org.

If you have any general questions, please send an email to info@cchicertification.org.

August 2023

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recognizes the importance of communicating effectively with individuals, including those with limited English proficiency. DIR is making an effort to provide meaningful services for individuals that speak languages other than English.

If you need to access information in a language other than English:

Use the Google Translate function below:

Note: This is a service provided by Google. Google Translate cannot translate all types of documents, and may not provide an exact translation.

Contact DIR to request an interpreter over the phone:

Office Name	Topic	Phone Numbers
Cal/OSHA	Workplace Safety and Health	833-579-0927
Labor Commissioner's Office	Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws	833-526-4636
Division of Workers' Compensation	Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses	1-800-736-7401
Office of the Director	Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations	844-522-6734

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) & California Interpreters

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